Putting a New Spin on Groups: The Science of Chaos, Second Edition continues to challenge orthodoxy and static ideas about small group dynamics. A primary goal is to offer an alternative model of group development that addresses three factors:\ *The model integrates old ideas from previous models of group development with new concepts from chaos theory and the work of Arthur Young.\ *The book emphasizes the importance of conflict in group development and recognizes that group growth—while...
Contents: Preface. Self-Organization and Chaos: Driving in Turkey. A Pot of Stew? Chaos and Transformation. Chaos and Transformation in the Social Sciences. Group Stage Model: The Arc. Chaos and Self-Organization in Groups. Group Leadership: Working With Chaos. Women in Authority. Group Leadership: The Descent. Group Leadership: The Ascent. Group Metaphors. Regressive Groups. Generative and Transpersonal Groups.